What's New

11.November.2026

Few of Amami's local specialties are as renowned as Kokuto (brown sugar) shochu. This smooth spirit is distilled with the same brown sugar which is famously grown right here on the island.

This autumn season, three local distilleries have teamed up to create the "Discover AMAMI Spirits" initaitive - launching more local events and tour opportunities to create a new kind of "distillery tourism"!

The Crowdfunding Campaign

As part of this initiative, the distilleries are launching a shared crowdfunding campaign to help raise interest in Kokuto Shochu. Each company has produced a new, limited-edition spirit as part of the campaign. Donators receive these special bottles, which can even come signed personally by the makers themselves.

If you're a spirit lover, or would like to support Amami's local businesses, see the details below!

Organisation：Discover AMAMI Spirits
Fundraising Goal：￥10,000,000
Fundraising Deadline：Until December 18, 2026, 23:00 JST
Participating Distilleries:
Nishihira Distillery (西平酒造)
Machida Distillery (町田酒造)
Amami Oshima Distillery (奄美大島酒造)

For more information on specific rewards and how to donate, visit the promotional page below!